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THBTwo PPIE Jewels & Souvenir Spoon
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
TimedOct 19, 2017 - Nov 2, 2017
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- Lot Description
Two souvenir novagem jewels from the Tower of Jewels in the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco along with a sterling souvenir spoon. The 435 ft Tower of Jewels was positioned at the entrance to the Fair and liberally decorated with 102,000 novagem jewels (faceted cut glass). They were made in Bohemia and attached with brass hangers. They shimmered under the sunlight and were lit with spotlights at night. After the Fair concluded, new jewels were sold as souvenirs. The two jewels offered in this lot are canary (with the PPIE emblem verso and clear (no emblem). Dimensions: Jewel - 1.87" diameter; spoon - 4.12"l. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Both jewels have scattered surface scratches and small chips. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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